Tis the season to start planning your Christmas volunteer appreciation. But what do they want? How do you make it personal?

Check out Amber's Kidmin Volunteer Gift Guide for more. 

Are you using podcasts to equip your parents, families, or volunteers? Have you ever thought about starting your own? You can and should!

Check out Christen's podcast: The Collide Kids Podcast and 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents. 

And sign up for her podcasting workshop: https://subscribepage.io/nGKK4E

#podcasts #equipyourteam #equipyourparents #discipleship #kidmin #collidekidspodcast

Your weekly kidmin to-do list is full. It might even feel overwhelming. But it doesn't have to. Consider the 3 P's of Kidmin Time Management. 

For more, check out the Time Management Training in the Family Ministry Community on Facebook. 

Grab Amber's Kidmin Planner, here. 

Joined by guest Dave Ray from Doorpost Kids Worship, this episode dives into the heart behind teaching kids worship. What should worship look like for kids in the church and in the home?

Grab great worship resources at https://doorpostsongs.com/.

Make sure to order your copy of Dave's book, Kids Worship: Awakening the Church of Today. It's a must-read resource for every kidmin leader and parent!

Whether you teach in a multi-aged classroom or have a separate preschool classroom, knowing how to engage that age group is important. This episode will give you some tips and tricks to engage preschoolers in lesson time.

#preschoolers #kidmin #intentionalchildrensministry #lessontime

Is Bible literacy important to your children's ministry? It needs to be. 

Not only will this episode equip you with the why of teaching good Bible literacy skills, it will give you practical how-tos. 

Check out the Books of the Bible challenge Amber talks about here. 

What do you do when service runs long? Or the kids are wired and don't listen? Are you prepared for all those kidmin emergencies that will inevitably happen so that intentional discipleship can happen? You need to be. 

For more intentional encouragement and resourcing, don't forget to grab your copy of Intentional Children's Ministry. 

For sub lessons, screen games, and intentional extra time activities, make sure to check out my online store: https://amberpike.org/shop

Meet Michelle from Mud Hen Mama, and join us as we discuss how to help parents choose quality resources. 

Use code "Amber" to get a special discount from mudhenmama.com.

Sometimes we assume things in children's ministry. These 3 assumptions can inhibit faith and discipleship from happening, though. 

After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, many Christians are fired up for the Kingdom. What should our role in the spiritual battle be as kidmin leaders?

This passion-filled episode will challenge you to stand on the Word and give you some next steps and encouragement. Be warned... if you cry with friends, you might need a tissue. 

#standontheauthorityoftheword #intentionalchildrensministry #beintentional